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Automation
Automation
How to use AI for vacation rentals
Around 100 million people currently use ChatGPT, and as that number grows, the impact of artificial intelligence will be felt across almost every industry you can think of. Travel is no exception, and in fact, travellers are already using AI to compare prices, get recommendations and plan and book ideal trips from start to finish. […]
Rentals United
Rentals United
How to choose the best channel manager for vacation rentals
What’s the difference between an average Channel Manager and a great one? The answer is robust, up-to-date API connections. Let’s explore why choosing the right Channel Manager is essential for property managers who want to win at distribution.
Channels
Channels
Airbnb vs. Expedia: a distribution guide for property managers
Airbnb built its reputation on urban apartments and spontaneous, short stays. Expedia Group built its own packaged trips, loyalty points, and a marketplace where Vrbo’s whole-home inventory sits next to hotels and flights. When comparing both platforms in 2026 most property managers aren’t choosing a favorite so much as deciding how much inventory, budget, and […]
Rentals United
Rentals United
Best vacation rental channel manager: signs it’s time to switch
Switching to the best vacation rental channel manager can feel like a big project: it means investing real time, money, and resources to get it right. Here’s the best solution, no migration required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Rentals United synchronizes rates, availability, and pricing across Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo. We rely on direct, two-way API connections to push real-time updates from your PMS to all connected channels.
Connected listing sites are the OTAs, metasearch engines, wholesalers, and specialist booking sites you can distribute your properties to through Rentals United’s channel manager. You connect once, through your existing PMS or directly with Rentals United, then publish to a mix of global names like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com alongside niche channels built for specific markets, think luxury villas, mid-term stays, or glamping.
Rentals United connects you to 90+ channels across five categories: OTAs, metasearch engines, vacation rental sites, website builders and booking engines, and wholesalers. Filter by curated list (budget, business, premium and luxury, glamping, mid-term stays), location, or travel trend to find the channels that fit your portfolio instead of scrolling through every option.
Major OTAs like Airbnb and Booking.com give you broad reach. A niche channel targets a specific traveler or property type, business travel, glamping, luxury villas, and often converts better with a smaller, more relevant audience. Relying on one or two big channels leaves revenue on the table. Most portfolios grow faster with a mix of both.
Use the filters on the connected listings page: curated lists like premium and luxury or mid-term stays, location (Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, European, worldwide), and travel trends (coastal, mountain, urban). Narrow the full list down to the channels that match your property types and target guests, then connect through your dashboard.
No. Rentals United plugs into your existing PMS rather than replacing it. Your PMS stays your system of record for property data and bookings. Rentals United handles distribution to every connected listing site and keeps it all in sync.